Ava Luxe - Favourite scent, and why? (Along with other questions!)

Well, i've seen more Ava Luxe creations in more women's wardrobes, so I thought this would be the best place to ask these questions.

I've located Ava Luxe's website, but am a bit confused, on Etsy she only has a couple of fragrances for sale. Have the older ones been discontinued? If so, does anyone know where they might be available? Or if the creator herself only makes things when contacted? As I saw some things that were 'reserved' to certain people.

Serena used to sell all of her scents on ava-luxe.com, but she closed the site several months ago. I believe she basically said she just needed a break. She puts a few things up on etsy from time to time, but if you want something specific, email her through etsy and she will make it for you. She'll then put it up on the site and say "reserved for ____". She is planning to reopen the original ava-luxe.com, with fewer scent choices, but she recently had a technical delay. Over on MUA, we're all waiting with bated breath...

I have so many favorites: Olibanum (divine incense) Palisander (a dead ringer for Tam Dao), Egyptian Musk among them. Her scents are well-blended, sophisticated and very wearable. No headshop nightmares. Plus, they are a bargain compared to mass market releases.

As you can see, it's a long list, and i'm not sure if I should ask Serena for samples (I'm willing to pay) as she might not have the fragrances made xD, I think i'll request a couple of those, and see how it goes

Golden Amber and Rasa are two of my faves as well. I would email her your list and ask which ones will still be available on the new site when its relaunched. Then ask for samples of those. That way if you like them, you'll still be able to get them! Nothing worse than having a favorite get discontinued...

I have tried quite a few Ava Luxe's. Her frags and packaging are very chic for the price. Madame X and Love's True Bluish Light are in my wardrobe. Love, love, love. I am hoping for samples of Midnight Violet(never sniffed but on a violet kick) and Kama (I'm remembering it a lot like MKK) in my next order! I think she does the best vanilla musk on the planet, but LTBL is just a smidge over the edge to a sexy comfort scent.

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Thanks for all the replys guys, i've just sent out an e-mail, i'll let you know how it goes !
I've recently got this dirty scent thing appeal, so i'm hoping Kama will be available. Just tried some Bandit EDP (Robert Piguet, yes, off topic :P) and damn, it's good!

My absolute favourite is Milk; it's divine. I also own bottles of Madame X and Heart of Glass. Other favourites include: Film Noir, Rasa X, Ambra Tibet, Ingenue, Camisole, Sunday Girl (though she turned on me last time I wore her), and the list goes on.

I don't think Serena is too keen to do samples anymore, though maybe I'm wrong about that. In any case, I have a number of samples that I'd be happy to send on to you (Cafe Noir, Firewood, Dark Chypre, Fumari, Shisha, Madame X and Milk.) PM me your addy if you're interested.

Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise.

My absolute favourites that I wouldn't be without: Gardenia Musk, Love's True Bluish Light, Madame X, Rasa, Madeline
I also have Cafe Noir which is a great scent but I really have to be in exactly the right mood for it. It can be worn just as well by a man as a woman.
I also recommend Tuberose Diabolique.

I own and love Midnight Violet and L'sTBL, but would still like to get a bottle of Gardenia Musk, another favorite.
I agree, Serenas creations are sophisticated and divine. Really beautiful scents without trying too hard. I love them!

Madame x, Loves True Bluish, Roses & Incense Noir are my faves and I have full bottles. I think I have tried half of her scents before she went offline - and there was only about 4 or 5 that I disliked. Serena is amazing.
I know she is going to be doing 5ml deluxe samples - but email her your 'wish list' and she will let you know what she is making or has in stock. I currently have ordered about 20 5ml deluxe samples.

For anyone who is still procastinating about trying Ava - Madame X, LTBL, Rasa and Midnight Violet are my picks to try first. You get a real scale of what Serena is capable of.

Giannis, Palisander is more than good; I bought backup of this.
If you adore rosewood, you will swoon.
I have too many to list, and there are few that I dislike.
I have a cache of backup bottles of:
Madame X
Midnight Violet
Ambra Tibet
Kretek

Her incenses are amazing- Zibs and I heartily agree on the woods, for which she has a great love !

I have a sneaking suspicion Vivek might like Royal Parvati- which is truly heartbreaking in
its authenticity, with sandalwoods and exotics aplenty.

I have many of her florals, including Roses, Frangipani, Orange Flowers, Gardenia Musk.

Giannis, Palisander is more than good; I bought backup of this.
If you adore rosewood, you will swoon.
I have too many to list, and there are few that I dislike.
I have a cache of backup bottles of:
Madame X
Midnight Violet
Ambra Tibet
Kretek

Her incenses are amazing- Zibs and I heartily agree on the woods, for which she has a great love !

I have a sneaking suspicion Vivek might like Royal Parvati- which is truly heartbreaking in
its authenticity, with sandalwoods and exotics aplenty.

I have many of her florals, including Roses, Frangipani, Orange Flowers, Gardenia Musk.

The first blast of HKG on me is teak, with a buttery orris root on it. (I also have her Teakwood, and I suspect they share some elements.) After the dryness of the teak gives way a little, you get the grass, rose and cassis coming through. There is some woodiness still underneath - sandalwood, I think? So most of the time I have it on, I get sandalwood/iris, with pops of green and floral above it. The pops change from time to time, which feels like magic.

Here's her description: This fragrance is based around the ethereal Iris flower. The root of the iris known as orris root has a sweet , earthy and somewhat powdery aroma which is very distinctive. The opening notes sing with brilliant fresh verdant hues of cassis, citrus , green grass, and a hint of metallic aldehyde which give it an unusual twist. The top notes give way to heart notes of iris, rose, white violet and musk. The base notes are where the fragrance is most pronounced with deep vetiver, powdery sandalwood, orris, ebony and mosses.

Here's her description: This fragrance is based around the ethereal Iris flower. The root of the iris known as orris root has a sweet , earthy and somewhat powdery aroma which is very distinctive. The opening notes sing with brilliant fresh verdant hues of cassis, citrus , green grass, and a hint of metallic aldehyde which give it an unusual twist. The top notes give way to heart notes of iris, rose, white violet and musk. The base notes are where the fragrance is most pronounced with deep vetiver, powdery sandalwood, orris, ebony and mosses.

Sounds like Iris Poudre! Has anyone tried both?!

Last edited by lookingglass; 21st February 2008 at 05:16 PM.

~Grenouille knew for certain that unless he possesed this scent, his life would have no meaning.~
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